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Defence hosts summit on delayed OneSKY-CMATS program

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September 5, 2025
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Chaired by Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, the meeting reviewed progress on a remediation plan developed to address long-running delays and performance issues with the multibillion-dollar project. The summit follows the previous gathering in …

RAAF, Boeing complete Ghost Bat operational viability trials

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September 5, 2025
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The RAAF-defined demonstrations required the MQ-28 to execute a series of operationally relevant missions designed to supplement and enhance capabilities of existing crewed platforms.

ATSB investigates near miss between light plane and RAAF aircraft

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September 4, 2025
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The light aircraft, registered as VH-TKK, was diverted to RAAF Base Tindal after a total electrical failure and came within close proximity of two military aircraft on final approach using the same runway.

RAAF and US personnel complete joint training in Hawaii

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September 3, 2025
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Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing joined forces with the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, Air National Guard and Royal Australian Air Force for the two-week training event on the isla…

Senator alleges ‘breach of law’ in Taipan helicopter crash

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September 2, 2025
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Senator Malcolm Roberts levelled the allegations in the Senate on 1 September, regarding documents reportedly sourced from a Comcare investigation into the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash in 2023.

Comedian accuses ADF of ‘Taipan cover-up’ in nephew’s death

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September 2, 2025
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Jim Jefferies described the fatal crash and grounding of the ADF fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters as “terrible”, “intentionally-drawn out” and a “government cover-up”, while appearing on the ‘This Past Weekend’ podcast with American comedian Theo Von…

RAAF Spartan deployed to Solomon Islands for Operation Solania

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August 26, 2025
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The C-27J Spartan mobility aircraft has participated in every iteration of Operation Solania in 2025, providing airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability to scour the large maritime area for vessels conducting illegal, unreporte…

Leidos wins $35m Defence contract for air command and control

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August 25, 2025
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Under the contract, Leidos will provide on-site sustainment services to Defence’s Joint Systems Division, Joint C4 Systems branch. This will include operational support, engineering services and training.

RAAF Townsville heritage centre reopens after major refurbishment

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August 22, 2025
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The RTAHC, which was closed for renovations in 2020, opened its doors again on 14 August as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory in the Pacific, with its first public open day on the following Sunday.

NZDF to acquire Seahawks and A321XLRs in fleet overhaul

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August 21, 2025
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Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters confirmed the investment decisions of $2.7 billion, with the MH-60R Seahawk the preferred option to replace the existing maritime helicopters. The Airbus A321XLR aircraft will …